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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-09-23

Help somebody worse off than your
self, and you will find that you are
better off than you fancied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
What is a Farmers All1ancep

The Alliance is not secret organize
tion. Its meetings may be held in Sc
cret, however, whenever desirable
The purpose of the Alliance is to better
the condition of farmers in all direc
tions, by uniting them and enabling
them to act in concert. Any seven
farmers, or more. can secure charter
upon application. To organize an AL
lance, let seven or more farmers meet
elect president, vice.president, secre-
tary and treasurer, and adopt consti
tuition and bylaws. Having organized,
send to the State Secretary for char
ter. In Illinois charter costs nothing
In all the other States there is fee.
Where there is no State Alliance the
application for a charter is made to
Secretary Post, Moulton, Iowa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
E. W. s.

10 answer to another inquirer for a
ration to fatten two.year.old steers the
Prof. replies:
w. cannot, probably, do better than
to feed the following ration or combi-
nation Of food: Seven pounds corn fod
der, I lbs. clover hay, 6 lbs. wheat bran,
4 lbs. corn meal, and 8 lbs. of linseed
meal. This has nutritive ratio of l
to 5, and will be successful ration for
feeding such steers. This may be too
much for these steers at first, but it is
the proportion of food that is given,
rather than the exact ration.
W. will understand that the corn
fodder and clover hay are to be cut,
moistened, and then the bran, corn
meal and linseed meal, after being we'll
mixed together dry, are mixed with the
fodder, and this may be given in two or
three feeds per day. The steers are
supposed to have warm, wellventilat-
ed stable, and to be watered in stables.
They will fatten faster not to be let
out. They do not need exercise
Country Gentleman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
Mulch the Strawberry Bed.

The mulch should be put on just be.
fore hard freezing weather comes. 1t
may be done with anything that does
not lay too compactly. Evergreen
branches, straw and hay will do, and
are to be preferred in the order named
The mulch need OF be very heavy, in
fact should not be, for too much will
cause the plants to rot. When ever
green branches are used the DANCE T
which comes from too thick mulch is
avoided. But in the use Of straw
special care must be exercised that it Is
not put on too heavily; and in the use
of hay still greater caution must be
observed. Air and light must be ad-
mitted, or the plants will suffer, and moi
to cover so heavily as that air and light
are shut. out, is to be the aim.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02


s2l; old process oil meal, s26.
P. Rome, N, Y. -
P. is we'll situated for fodder, to make
milk, and he probably thinks the loose,
unthrashed oats will improve it, but
this is mistake, since the whole straw
must be cut in order to get the oats,
and the oats being unsround will not
make the oat straw equal to best
meadow hay. The oats would.be bet
ter threshed and ground. The sweet
corn stalks. if cut green and cured in
large shocks, and then cut short and
we'll mixed with the ground feed of
the ration, will do very we'll. 1t would
be best to cut tn } sweet corn stalks and
hay together, say half of each by weight.
With much corn fodder corn meal
will not be necessary or proper, be-
cause more nitrogenous food is REQ quired
to balance Corn meal is most appro.
pirate with the best clover hay. Bran
and middlings are cheaper-O. p. lin
seed meal is also cheaper-when meas
ured by the nutriment it contains. Let
him combine the following ration to
produce good flow of milk, aud keep
up the condition of his herd:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
The Professions over Crowded

The Professions Over Crowded.
A few weeks ago doctor was arrest
ed for stealing books, and it was shown
that he committed the crime to get
money to keep him from starving. His
arrest and conviction prompted several
young doctors to write letters to the
press, and they all united in saying
that the young doctor, however we'll
qualified, could not command living
practice. In conversation with three
lawyers few days since, two of them
united in the opinion that Chicago had
hundreds of lawyers who were either
starving or gaining living through
unprofessional practice. The clerks
in our dry goods stores arc overworked.
In our grocery stores they are on their
feet from seven in the morning until
six, seven and sometimes ten O'Clock at
night, and the pay is poor. The trades
are full. Everything is crowded, and
still there is steady stream from the
country to the city,
1t ought not to be difficult for the
young man who at least gets enough to
eat and wear and has a good bed to
sleep on, on the farm, to see that the
chances of success in the city are too
few to warrant him in running the
risk. We know what the discourage.
ment in farming is. We know how
poorly it has paid of late years. But
this is not because of anything in farm
ing itself. It is the result of unjust
and oppressive systems, and these can
be reformed il the farmer is true to his
own interests
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
sun, CECIL COUNTY. Md, FRIDAY, DECEMBER ?, 1887

the admittanee of l43 new oranges,
and the condition of the order good.
The Treasurer reports more than $40, ;
600 well invested, and cash balance
on hand of more than $4,000. Cover.
nor Luce gave the formal address Of
welcome, and the response was by
Worthy Master Darden, of Mississippi.
Other speeches were made by ex Gov
Robie, of Maine; o. NJ. Barnes, OF
Lansing; j. M. Lipscomb, of South
Carolina; j. H. Brigham, of Ohio; T.
P. Allen, of Ypsilanti, and President
Willets, of tho Michigan Agricultural
College.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
National Grange.

The National Grange assembled in
Lansing. Mich, last week. The annual
address of Worthy Master Darden was
able and exhaustive, predicted an early
representation Of the Grange in the
Presidential Cabinet, the adoption of a
freight tariff by railroads precisely the
same as the passenger rates, charging
a specific sum per mile without refer
ence to distance. The recent drive well
decision was the subject of congratula.
tion as was the condition of the order.
Tho Secretary and the Treasurer read
their annual reports, the former noting
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
Grain Raising.

Daniel Williams said before one oil
the Wisconsin Institutes that Fall
plowing is the FIRST important factor in
the successful effort to raise u good
crop of Spring grain, for one reason
that seeding can be finished earlier
than where the land is to be plowed
in the spring. Another important rea.
son why land should be plowed in the
Fall is, that the action Of frost destroys
many worms and insects injurious to the
life of many of our useful plants, and
on some soils, especially clay, the action
of frost renders the soil less liable to
work up in large Jumps, thus reducing
the labor required to make proper
seed bed. A common mistake among
farmers is the neglect to properly pre-
pare the ground to receive the seed,
aud by doing large part Of the culti-
walton after the grain is sown, some
even sowing the grain before the sur.
face has been stirred. Such working
of the land when finished will leave the
seed at different depths, it will come
up uneven, and never grow as well as
when the soil is we'll prepared before
the seed is sown. The land should be
thoroughly worked and good even
surface prepared before any grain is
sown and little or no cultivation of the
land should take place after the grain
has been sown. If roller is to be used
upon the field it is more beneficial to
use it just before sowing than to follow
after, as is the usual practice. The
reason for the use of the roller before
seeding is that all Jumps are broken
and prepared so as to properly cover
the grain. which cannot possibly be the
case when used after the seeder. 1t
will seriously affect the yield of grain
on heavy soils to commence to work the
land when cold and wet; the surface in
such cases being packed into small
balls in such manner that no after
cultivation will reduce them to proper
condition te be used by the growing
grain. This condition Of tillage will
usually reduce the yield of grain at
least twenty five per cent, and often
only one half Of the amount is produced
that would have been.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
ORPHANS COURT.
Meetings. of County Commissioners

The regular meetings of the COUNTY
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
he stated ,or settled will apply to the
CLERK during the recess of the Board,
Persons having Claims against the
county will please file the same in the
Commissioners Office, with legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeahle to the same. ;
BY order. JOHN S. ROSSELL, Clerk
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
A Sound Legal Opinion.

Z. Bainbridge Munday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., %ox. says: "Have
used Electric Bittsrs with most happy
results. My brother also was very
low with Malaria Fever and Jaundice
but was cured by timely use of this
medicine: Am satisfied Electric Bit
ters saved his life."
Mr.. d. l. Wilcockson, of Horse Cave
Ky, adds like testimony, saying |:
He positively believes he wou d have
died. had it not been for Electric Bit
ters.
This great remedy will ward off. as
we'll as cure all Malaria Diseases and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach
Disorders stands unequalled. Pficas
SOC. and 81. at Ii. r. Kinks,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
Feeding for Winter Milk.
WIN Prof. Stewart kindly const

Will Prof. Stewart kindly construct
a ration for my herd of COWS, to secure
good flow of milk through winter?
Have 25 cows averaging 1000 lbs. in
weight. Have fifteen acres OF sweet
cornstalks, from which largest ears were
picked for canning, all cut before frost.
Timothy and red top hay, and unthrash.
ed oats drawn in loose. want to cut
tho fodder and buy ground feed to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02

~ For Hand Bills and large Pos :
er there is no better place TO send
your orders to than the MIDLAND Of
fice, Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02

g-We keep on hand full line of
Magistrates Blanks. Orders by NAL
filed at short notice from the MID
LAND office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02

This has ration ef to 5.9, and is
well adapted to quality Of milk, and
also to keep the herd in good condition
cost slightly over IL cents per day
besides coarse fodder.
E. VS..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02
The Farm.

Farmers, Gardners, Horticuiturists,
Dairy and Stockmen are requested to
Write for this Department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02

Hog cholera is reported in the
lower part of the county which will
hurry up butchering.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-02

properly balance the ration. Bran and
middlings at $l8 per ton; corn meal,
S2l; old process oil meal, $26.
n Pa.n, NJ " -s.'4a..1ala
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
Reform Once More.

Mr. Editor "A writer In last weeks Id
cooafe, whe signs himself Regular Reform
er," takes for his text the remark Of Junius,
that "the ruin Or prosperity Of State de-
ponds 50 much upon the administration Of
is government that 10 be acquainted with
the merit OF An administrator we need only
observe the condition Of the people. IL We
zee them obedient u the laws, prosperous in
their industry, united AT hone, respected
abroad. we may reasonably presume that
their affairs are conducted by men OF expe,
rience, abilities and virtue" He then pre-
ceeds in a general way 10 give some facts
ia current Maryland Affairs which seem TO
bring our Political condition within the
scope Of Junius' generalization, aud to argue
thence that there is no room for amendment
in our State.
Regular Reiormer" seems 10 forget Tor
probably he ignores) the TACT, that the meve.
inent inaugurated al Oratsris Hall ia Jann-
AIRY last, Is not movement against the gov.
eminent OF the State In all rs details, but
against the management Of the Democratic
party, aud that II appeals solely 10 democrats
TO rcassert and i've up To their party's
abiding principles. Viewed Ia this light
as question affecting the present and fsture
Of great party-I contend that the words
OF Junius, quoted above, are net near 70
applicable as are those other words OF Junius
which follow Immediately afterwards: III,
ON the contrary, we see an universal spirit
of dstrust and dissatisfaction. a rapid decay
OF trade, dissensions la all parts VI the en-
pre, and total loss Of respect In the eyes of
foreign powers, We may pronounce, without
that the government Is weak,
distracted and corrupt"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
SHE MEYER FORGETs.

Surprise is often expressed abroad and At
hsme as to why France refuses SO perempto-
rily 10 have anything to do with Austria In
the shape Of an alliance, and persmptorily
refuses TO regard her friendship as factor
in any European complication which may
arise.
France knows Austria, and has better cause
to know her than any other nation in the
world. Before she went to war with Prussia
in 1870, France had Austria's written guaran.
tee vi an alliance offensive and defensive.
For long time this was denied. Ore man,
however, did not deny it. He merely shock
his head, SAILED grinily and held his peace.
1t was not his policy then to see too much or
know to much. If he could net give the ssfl
answer which turneth away wrath, he would
at least give no answer ut all, and that maA
was Bismarck.
There came a day, however, when Nspe-
Icons prime minister, Olivier, had TO speak
out
Reverence for the dead ana duty to the
living burst through the iron envirsnmsnts
of state-cratt and diplomatic esprit de corps,
and the protocol was published even TO It's
secret clauses US to the distribution OF terri
tory and the division Of spoils.
Dumb rs dead man in the presence Of
such perhdy, the Austrian court never within
Pered. Nor did Bismarck make ANY sign.
He had knswa Il all before As perfectly well
US did Oliver, asd 80 when the exposure
came he merely shook his head little more
supercilousiy, Smiled 10 himself little
more grinty and held his peace.
Once upon = tins GsrtschAkoif--ns
Prince Gertschakoff, or Gen. Gortschaksff,
but the great Gsrtschaksf was In attend.
ance upon sort Of semi-csngrsss vi dip.
lomats, aud Austria came up for discussion.
"Whst about Austria " be was asked.
Nothing, except that Austria never kept
faith with man or devil. Ii She Processes 10
lie your friend look out for your back. II she
Processes To be yeur enemy, kill the fatted calf.
II she says yes, mobiize ysur army, II she
says no, march 10 the frontier In either
event. always keep ysur hand upon your
sword" ai''
THIS diploInat bot spoke history. and for
France history that Is full Of psrhiy. be.
trayals asi blood. The great Napoleon
was warned against Austria thousand
tunes. Swim to encounter hls destiny, h.
yet rushed forward 70 espouss = Hapsburg.
La his last encounter with banded Eurupe
before his exile 70 Eibs, bis old father In.
law lied TO him, and sent him evil csunsels
and whined cut . few Platitules about
bssd being thicker than water, ani then.
10 a moment when he thsught not, he
tuFsed apon bin like . wild beast aud
sought 10 dsyour hlal where he sls,d.
Hon can any one, therefore. be In any
mannsr surprised ii the France OF to day
refuses 10 depend upon single promise
that Austria may make or believe single
word that she may utter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
Notice to Creditors,

~ oTluEis hereby given that the subscri.
IN Der has obtained from the Orphans
Oouri OF Montgomery county letters tesla-
mentary on the personal estate of
RICHARD II ID. RICKETTS,,
hate Of said county, deceased. All persons
aaving claims against said deceased are here
By warned to exhibit the same with vouchers
thereof, 10 the subscriber, on or before The
goth day Of uctab +. laa7 otherwise, the,
may, BY law, he excluded from all benefits
OF said estate. All persons Indebted TO said
estate ara requested to make immediate pay
ment Given unier my hand this 36lh day
If April 1887
MATILDA J RICKETTS,,
tpr 29.4t Exrcut,ix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
.NeiC advertisements.
~N~~NN~N~~>~~-~~~O~~
MARE.

LNSTRAY MARE.
IL Estrayed from the stable
Of John Mullican, near Knowles Station
Montgomery county, Md. on the 9th of April,
1887, one LIGHT BAY MARE, about i6
hands high, without shoes, and white spo'
on her hack, caused by the saddle.
A reward of $40 will be given for any in.
formation leading to her recovery.
JOHN MULLICAN,
apr 29-3tP Knowles Station.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29

The Democratic Refermers opened their
campaipp in this State ON Thursday even.
ing of last walk At the City Hall in Frede.
rick City. There was coed audience, and
MANY ladies occcupied seats durisg the SEES.
sion. s. Teakle Wallis and ]. x. Cowen,
who have been con,picueus in the move.
ment and who were expectsd TO be present
s;a nat INIT in appearance because Of Inn.
psrtast business.
The meeting was called to order BY E. r
Wood. Of the Frederick Bar, and F. J. Mel.
son read list Of resolutions, which were
adopted. Gen. Bradley T. johnson was the
first speaker of the evening, in which he d
some length ayewed his devotion to thu
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
ANNUAL MEETING.

uFFIcG OF THE UNION TURNPIKE Co,
Oluey P y Montgomery Co, Nd.
April 40, 1887.
INHE Annual Meeting OF the Sto OK hul ders
l. OF his company. for the elecli GU VI uiue
Directors 10 serve the ensuing year, will be
held al Higgins Tavern, on Wednesday
May llth, 1887. at IL o'clock, ~
WASHIN GT0N BOWIE,
apr Colt Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
SAKS 4 COMPANY,
UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS
FOR ALL MANKIND,
800 to sOs SEVENTH STREET,
apr 22-3m WASHINGTON, D C.
ROAD AND BRIDGE PETITION.
To the Honorable County Commission.
ers of Montgomery county.

NOTICE is hereby given this goth day Of
IN April A D., 1897, that the nndersign-
ed subscribers, citizens, ireeholders and tax
payers, OF Montgomery county In the State
OF Mary land, intend ihirl. days after the
publication Of this notice. ia accordance with
secliuns ls aud 80 OF Article 20 of the Re-
vised Code Of Maryland, to petition the Coun-
~ Commissioners OF Montgomery county 10
open u public road in said county beginning
at point on the public road leading from
Darnestown TO Dawsonsville on ihe North
side OF said public road, nearly opposite The
gale OF Que certain Laurence A. Darby and
where an old road is now used leading TO the
Black Rock Mill thence following aud on
said old road.bed over and throu III the lands
OF Nicholas l.. Dawson until It reaches the
lands OF Nicholas d Offutt, then on or uear
the dividing liue between Nicholas l.. Daw-
son and Nicholas b. Offui, to a point near the
top Of the hill before reaching the said mill,
then over and through the lands OF said Mich
olas ID Otutt, hy the hes, grade, 10 inlerseeI
the public road which leads from Ge.ma nto wn
to Big Seneca at point ne .rly opposite said
Black Rock Mil, aud that road De so Toe ted
through the lands Of said Nicholas D. OHn,t
~ 10 select the most eligible location 10 con-
strucl bridge across Big Seneca, ,0Dneciiog
the public road 10 be petiiiunei Tor with The
said public rod leading from Germantown
10 Big Seneca al point nearly opposi e said
Black Rock Mill
Notice. Is hereby given that the undersigned
subscribers, citizens OF Montgomery county.
10 the State of Mary land, Intend Ia pstition
the County Commissioners thirty DAYS after
the publication of this notice 10 build a
bridge across Biz Seneca al d poiui whr,e iii.
public rod leading from Gernsntown 10 81 d
Big Ssuecs nearly Ouf,osite aaid NJ ,rk NJ y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
DENTISTRY.
DR.. T. n. SCHAFFER
AlLL make professional visits to

P0OLESVILLE HEN
on the FIRST MONDAY OF MAY and the
first Monday Of the following months, and
will remain one week OF each month.
lie desires the patronage OF Poolesville an d
vicinity. Satisfaction guaranteed.
ufFijE al VIM. Walters residence.
HOME OFfICE-Coruer Main and Charles
Slrevvs charleslowu, West Virginia.
apr 8-4m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
NEVER IN THE HISTORY

OF our business career were we able to
offer such rich and rare bargains as we
are distributing to delighted thousands
this Spring.
Come and see US, or You will surely
miss the greatest opportunity ever pre-
sented t" you of getting fitted out from
head to foot in materials of most excel
lent qualities at prices usually charged
elsewhere for the commonest kind of
clothing. hats shoes and getns' furnish
ings
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
o r o E r N ! 9 4.
Mary J. Browning asd Others W. Mary u.
Browning
Ia the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
~ a Court OF Equity.

ORDERED this 2srd day Of April, In the
~ year 1881, that the sale OF real estate
mad by James . Henderson aud Coruelius
" trowning, Trustees. tor The sails Of the
lands Of WHICH Ohas T. niawalna died seized
aud possessed. ba raiidsd and confirmed,
aaless cau-c to the contrary thereof he shown
on or before the 2lsi day Of May next Pro.
viied capy OF this order be inserted In some
newspaper published at Rockville, 10 said
Montgomery county, oocv in each OF three
successive weeks briore said 2isi day Of May
ns4t,
The Report st-tss the Au ,uat VI the ssl. 10
be 81 900
JAMES ANDERSON, CIR
Circuit Court for Montgomery eouniy
True copy--Tesi
apr 2s-td JAMES ANDERSON, crk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29

viii asll lhr apraing OF ,hs public road
lcliiivued for 10y Helen v Doering. on the
premises, on Thursday, May i2tb, 1887. at 10
O'clock. A Specifications made known
on day of sale j.. n BENTON,
apr 32-ld Commissionrr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29

In consequences Of the several lengthy
communications appearing in this issue,
covering questions prominently before our
readers, we are precluded from publishing
much Interesting matter now before US.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
FREDERICK COUNTY
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
THOMAS G0RsUcH, President.

ALL persons In Montgomery County who
wish cheap and reliable insurance. are refer
red to our agen, 10 Rockville, Mr.. r A. Bog
ley, who will xoio asy par, OF the county
when requested to do 81, or will answer by
mail auy inquiries addressed to him
mar lo-u
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-29
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, having been appoint-
ed Examiners by the Board Of County Com
missioners Of the County Of Montgomery,
State OF Maryland, TO ascertain whether or
not the public convenience requires the open
ing OF public road in said Count and State,
as peiitioned .or by Samuel G.. Barnesey and
Others, hereby give public notice to all whom
II may concern, and TO all parties interested
therein, that they will meet on the premises,
on TUESDAY, the 10th day of May, in the
year 1887, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, to execute
the mission TO them issued in the matter
Of the aforementioned petition.
GEORGE 4. WATERS,
GEoRGE +. SNOUFFER,
JOHN W. WALKER, -
apr Std Examiners.